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cal·i·co
 calico
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- pronunciation:
- kae
lih
ko
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
calicoes, calicos |
| definition: |
a simply woven cotton cloth with a bright printed pattern.
I bought some calico to make curtains for the kids' room. |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
made of calico.
A beautiful calico quilt was hanging on the wall. |
| definition 2: |
resembling calico; multicolored; spotted.
a calico cat |
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